Tuition Assistance Deadlines & Forms

At Berkeley Hall, we are deeply committed to promoting socioeconomic diversity in our community. Families received $1.7 million for the 2024-25 school year in tuition assistance from Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Our Tuition Assistance program is designed to make a Berkeley Hall education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. We now partner with Clarity to determine a family’s level of financial need based on the information that families share in the application (including assets, income, expenses, and debts).

The deadline for completing a Clarity tuition assistance application is Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

If you need support completing your application, Clarity offers app assistance through the “Help” button in the bottom left of the screen, as well as email and phone support at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752, in both English and Spanish. The application itself is also fully translated into Spanish.

Please reach out to email us with any questions and concerns.

Warm regards,

Elise Yen
Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Tuition Assistance Awarding Guidelines
- We value your family and we want to support your desire to have a Berkeley Hall education for your child(ren). Any family may apply with the understanding that aid at Berkeley Hall is granted based on demonstrated need, with priority given to returning students already receiving tuition assistance.
- It is the policy of the school that no family applying for assistance will be granted 100% of the tuition and fees. Every award is made for one year and may be renewed subject to completion of the Tuition Assistance process each year.
- In case of separation or divorce, both custodial and non-custodial parents are required to complete the school's Tuition Assistance process.
- We will release the 2025-26 online re-enrollment contracts with a preliminary Tuition Assistance Grant in late January 2025.
- Every family applying for assistance must adhere strictly to the application deadlines. We will base your family's preliminary tuition assistance grant on a properly completed Clarity Application.
Tuition Assistance Application Process
- To get started, please create an account with Clarity. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. It is mobile-friendly and you can save your progress and return at any time. For a more detailed overview, visit the Clarity Family Application Guide.
- Your 1040 and W2 documents from 2023 will be automatically transferred from the IRS when you complete the verification step through the Clarity application. These documents no longer need to be uploaded manually.
- The fee to submit your Clarity application is $60. This is a flat fee, meaning that it does not change if you apply for multiple children or to multiple schools.
- Once your application has been submitted, you may receive requests to upload additional documents. You’ll be able to upload those documents in the Documents section in your Clarity portal.
The deadline for completing the Clarity tuition assistance application is Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

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Is my information secure with Clarity?

Berkeley Hall takes the privacy and security of your personal information very seriously. Clarity is certified for both GDPR and SOC2 and uses enterprise-level security standards including end-to-end encryption of all personally identifiable information. For more information, please refer to Clarity’s Privacy Policy.
Can I complete my Clarity application on my phone or tablet?

Yes! Clarity’s application is fully mobile-friendly so you have access wherever you are.
What expenses are covered in a Berkeley Hall tuition assistance award?

Tuition assistance applies to tuition and all required school programs. Families receiving tuition assistance at Berkeley Hall who ride the bus may receive a discount equal to the percent discount of their tuition assistance award.
If I receive a tuition assistance award, am I guaranteed to receive it for the duration of my child’s education at Berkeley Hall?

Assuming your tuition assistance application continues to demonstrate financial need, Berkeley Hall will do our best to continue our financial commitment to your family. You must reapply for tuition assistance each year.
What is Berkeley Hall’s expectation regarding non-working parents?

The Berkeley Hall application has always assigned a minimal imputed income amount for non-working spouse depending on the specific circumstances represented.
Will I still need to apply for tuition assistance every year?

Yes, you will need to submit a Clarity application each year in order to qualify for tuition assistance; however, Clarity retains your information from previous applications, so it will be simple to reapply.
When do I need to apply?

You must submit your full completed application by Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens - gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment.

Tuition Assistance Deadlines & Forms

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